Clove Spiced Baked Apples

Whole apples baked until tender with a spiced filling of cloves, cinnamon, and a touch of brown sugar.

Ready in 40 minutes Rich in smoky flavor Traditional Nigerian recipe
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PART OF THIS DISH

Ingredients

  • 4 large apples, cored
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves, crushed
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving
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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, chopped nuts, cinnamon, crushed cloves, and melted butter.
  3. Stuff each cored apple with the sugar-nut mixture.
  4. Place stuffed apples in a baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until tender. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Dish image Image for illustrative purposes only. Final presentation may vary.
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CHEF'S TIP

Score the tops of the apples lightly to help the spices soak in as they bake.